Rome Artifact Pro vs Rome Viper Pro

How they compare

the Rome Artifact Pro leans more freestyle, while the Rome Viper Pro leans more all mountain. The Rome Artifact Pro uses a twin shape while the Rome Viper Pro is directional twin. The Rome Artifact Pro has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Rome Viper Pro uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Rome Viper Pro is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Rome Artifact Pro's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding. At $559.95 vs $629.95 MSRP, the Rome Artifact Pro is the more budget-friendly option.